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  • Djibouti City

  • Djibouti City

    Djibouti City is the capital and largest city of Djibouti. It is located in the coastal Djibouti Region on the Gulf of Tadjoura. The city was founded by French in 1888 AD. The culture of Djibouti City has evolved under the influence of many different peoples and civilizations, including Somali, Afar, Yemeni and French traditions. The capital is home to a large number of mosques in various architectural styles, which date from different historical periods.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, The historical urban landscape of the city of Djibouti and its specific buildings.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Djibouti City
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    Djibouti City
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    Djibouti City
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    Djibouti City

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2015

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Djibouti

    Djibouti

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    19th Century AD

    French

    Islamic

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    Mixed Monuments

     

     

     

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